Posts Tagged ‘Hurricane Season’
Sussex County EOC Reminds Public to be Ready for Winter Weather as 2023 Hurricane Season Draws to a Close
With hurricane season coming to a close, another type of season is getting underway. During the winter months, this area has seen coastal storms also known as nor-easters. As the colder winds of the season blow, residents and property owners are encouraged to check supplies, monitor weather conditions, and take appropriate action if directed this…
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Are You Prepared For Emergencies?
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has now concluded, but emergency preparation should always be on the radar according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center. We are on the verge of winter-storm season, with the potential for snow that makes travel impossible or ice storms that could cause power…
Read MoreGas Prices Increase with Loosening of Coronavirus Restrictions
Over the past week, gas prices have increased nationally by 3 cents to $1.97 a gallon which is 84 cents less than a year ago. There was also a 700,000 barrel decrease in total domestic stock. In Delaware gas prices increase 1 cent to $1.88 per gallon. Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic expect pump prices to…
Read MoreAtlantic Hurricane Season Begins Friday
Friday is the beginning of hurricane season – according to the calendar. However we’ve already seen Alberto form in the Gulf of Mexico and move up through the center of the country. The forecast for this year is for a near or above normal season with 10 to 16 named storms with, 5 to 9…
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